CANADIAN JAPANESE-MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP

This packet includes:

Page 1: How to apply for the Canadian Japanese-Mennonite Scholarship Page 2: Canadian Japanese-Mennonite Scholarship Application Form Page 3: Request for a Letter of Reference (to be forwarded to first reference) Page 4: Information Page (to be forwarded to first reference) Page 5: Request for a Letter of Reference (to be forwarded to second reference) Page 6: Information Page (to be forwarded to second reference)

How to apply for the Canadian Japanese-Mennonite Scholarship:

1. Complete the Application Form (including a one page description of how your academic work will contribute to the objectives of this scholarship) and mail it to: Mennonite Central Committee Canada c/o Canadian Japanese-Mennonite Scholarship 134 Plaza Drive Winnipeg MB R3T 5K9 Applications must be received by April 1, 2012 to be considered. Insert your name on both copies of the Request for a Letter of Reference. Forward a Request for a Letter of Reference and an Information Page to each of the two references indicated on your application form. Encourage them to mail their letters of reference directly to MCC Canada.

2.

CANADIAN JAPANESE-MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

NAME: _________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER: _________________________________________________________________________ 1) The scholarship will be used to support study at: (name and address of university) ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________

Program and Department/Specialization: ________________________________________________ Level of study: _______________________________________________________________________

2)

Previous degrees completed (and current program, if different from the program for which you are applying): _____________________________________________________________________________________

3)

Name & Address of two (2) faculty references: a) ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

b)

_______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

On one page please provide a concise, general description of your program of studies and specifically outline how your academic work in the next year will contribute to the objectives of this scholarship. Are you willing to make your work available to the two sponsoring agencies? Yes ____ No ____

Return completed application to:

Mennonite Central Committee Canada c/o Canadian Japanese-Mennonite Scholarship 134 Plaza Drive Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 5K9

CANADIAN JAPANESE-MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP REQUEST FOR A LETTER OF REFERENCE

_______________________ has made an application for the Canadian Japanese-Mennonite Scholarship (description attached) and you have been listed as a reference. The attached document outlines the selection criteria, as well as the purpose of the scholarship.

In your letter of reference, please include the following: 1. Your honest assessment of the applicant's skills and interests as they relate to the intent of this scholarship; The name of the institution where the applicant is enrolled and a brief description of the applicant's program of studies; Your relationship to the applicant; Your name and address.

2.

3. 4.

You should feel at liberty to discuss your comments with the applicant if you choose to, but be assured that we will treat your comments with confidentiality.

Please mail your letter of reference to the following address by April 1, 2012: Mennonite Central Committee Canada c/o Canadian Japanese-Mennonite Scholarship 134 Plaza Drive Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 5K9 Thank you for your assistance! If you have any questions please email canada@mennonitecc.ca (attn: CJM Scholarship).

CANADIAN JAPANESE-MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP

AMOUNT - $ 2,000.00 APPLICATION DEADLINE Must be received by April 1, 2012
For an application form or for more information: visit the MCCC website: www.mcc.org/scholarships/cjms write: Mennonite Central Committee Canada c/o Canadian Japanese-Mennonite Scholarship 134 Plaza Drive Winnipeg MB R3T 5K9 email: canada@mennonitecc.ca (ATTN: CJM Scholarship)

SPONSORS:

National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC) Mennonite Central Committee Canada (MCCC)

SELECTION CRITERIA The scholarship will be awarded to a student who is: - a Canadian citizen or permanent resident studying at a university in Canada; - enrolled in a graduate degree program; - engaged in research that will assist the protection of minority or human rights in Canada. HISTORY AND PURPOSE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP The scholarship was created as a tangible symbol of co-operation between Canadian Japanese and Canadian Mennonites, subsequent to a formal apology that was offered to Canadian Japanese, by MCC Canada on behalf of Canadian Mennonites. The scholarship is intended to assist the protection of minority and human rights in Canada, and to reduce the potential for abuse of cultural minorities such as that suffered by Japanese Canadians during World War II.

CANADIAN JAPANESE-MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP REQUEST FOR A LETTER OF REFERENCE

_______________________ has made an application for the Canadian Japanese-Mennonite Scholarship (description attached) and you have been listed as a reference. The attached document outlines the selection criteria, as well as the purpose of the scholarship.

In your letter of reference, please include the following: 1. Your honest assessment of the applicant's skills and interests as they relate to the intent of this scholarship; The name of the institution where the applicant is enrolled and a brief description of the applicant's program of studies; Your relationship to the applicant; Your name and address.

2.

3. 4.

You should feel at liberty to discuss your comments with the applicant if you choose to, but be assured that we will treat your comments with confidentiality.

Please mail your letter of reference to the following address by April 1, 2012: Mennonite Central Committee Canada c/o Canadian Japanese-Mennonite Scholarship 134 Plaza Drive Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 5K9

Thank you for your assistance! If you have any questions please email canada@mennonitecc.ca (attn: CJM Scholarship).

CANADIAN JAPANESE-MENNONITE SCHOLARSHIP

AMOUNT - $ 2,000.00 APPLICATION DEADLINE Must be received by April 1, 2012
For an application form or for more information: visit the MCCC website: www.mcc.org/scholarships/cjms write: Mennonite Central Committee Canada c/o Canadian Japanese-Mennonite Scholarship 134 Plaza Drive Winnipeg MB R3T 5K9 email: canada@mennonitecc.ca (ATTN: CJM Scholarship)

SPONSORS:

National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC) Mennonite Central Committee Canada (MCCC)

SELECTION CRITERIA The scholarship will be awarded to a student who is: - a Canadian citizen of permanent resident studying at a university in Canada; - enrolled in a graduate degree program; - engaged in research that will assist the protection of minority or human rights in Canada. HISTORY AND PURPOSE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP The scholarship was created as a tangible symbol of co-operation between Canadian Japanese and Canadian Mennonites, subsequent to a formal apology that was offered to Canadian Japanese, by MCC Canada on behalf of Canadian Mennonites. The scholarship is intended to assist the protection of minority and human rights in Canada, and to reduce the potential for abuse of cultural minorities such as that suffered by Japanese Canadians during World War II.